MEDIA RELEASE: Fishing Industry Moves Forward Following Failed Union Raid
Dec 3, 2019
Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are ready to move forward following news that FISH-NL has ended their card drive and are dissolving the organization.
MEDIA RELEASE: South Coast Harvesters Call for Immediate Action to Protect Cod Fishery
Nov 29, 2019
3Ps harvesters are concerned about future of the fishery and the impact offshore draggers and seal predation are having on the vulnerable south coast cod stock.
MEDIA RELEASE: Seal Overpopulation Linked to Threatened Extinction of Two NL Cod Stocks
Nov 27, 2019
This lack of action is already being felt by fish harvesters and coastal communities. It’s crucial that we learn from what happened in the southern gulf and take action before the impacts cannot be reversed.
World Fisheries Day
Nov 21, 2019
The fishery, like the entire economic structure of Newfoundland and Labrador, is going through a transition. At the same time, a generational shift is happening. In order to ensure our industry continues to thrive for generations to come, we must listen to young voices in our industry who will help us as we navigate our way through future challenges. Change can be difficult, but it also presents new opportunities and the chance to shape the future.
FFAW Welcomes New Fisheries Minister with Call to Protect Inshore Fishery
Nov 20, 2019
Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are calling on newly appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Bernadette Jordan to make the protection and promotion of independent, owner-operator fish harvesters a key priority as she assumes her new ministerial portfolio.
Long Harbour Workers Awarded Collective Agreement and Signing Bonus After 5 Year Battle
Nov 9, 2019
The janitorial workers at Provincial Ready Mix are celebrating a well-deserved victory at the Labour Relations Board following a five-year battle with their employer to negotiate their first collective agreement.
FFAW Calls on FISH-NL to End Failing Campaign to Represent Harvesters
Nov 8, 2019
FISH-NL’s announcement that they intend to extend their certification drive an additional 90 days past their November 8 deadline is another desperate attempt to find sufficient support from fish harvesters, the majority of whom have repeatedly rejected FISH-NL’s efforts to represent them.
Harvesters Ask Government to Refuse Bids on Important Fishing Area
Nov 7, 2019
The C-NLOPB announced that two bids were submitted for oil and gas exploration parcels on important fishing grounds.
Letter to Members
Nov 5, 2019
For the past three years, Ryan Cleary and his group FISH-NL have spread misinformation concerning FFAW, our leadership and the work of our Union to represent our members.
Fish Harvesters Submit Bid to Protect Fishing Grounds
Nov 4, 2019
Fish harvesters impacted by the expansion of oil and gas on a valuable fishing area delivered a bid to the C-NLOPB today, in a final attempt to protect their crab grounds.